Category: NEWS

Madchild, from Vancouver based hip-hop group Swollen Members, has been denied entry to the United States by US custom officials. The Canadian based emcee is currently unable to enter the United States to tour or record until the matter has been resolved with US customs. Swollen Members’ upcoming new album “Dagger Mouth” is scheduled for…

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JANE’S ADDICTION singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, and drummer Stephen Perkins and producer Rich Costey (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol) recently added TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek to the creative team.   Sitek, best known for his production work on TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Foals, will be writing and…

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The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND annual residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre just got a little longer, with five additional shows (March 21, 22, 24, 25 & 26) now added to the eight previously announced (March 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 & 19) performances.   Tickets for the added dates go on sale…

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NEW JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SONG LEAKED A new Justin Timberlake track has been leaked.   The song, titled “Take You Down,” hit the Internet last week.   JT has said over and over again that he’s not ready to record a new album, but recently, the singer-turned-actor hit the studio for collaborations with other artists and…

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Minneapolis based Now, Now are proud to announce their 2011 tour dates. Kicking off January 21st in San Luis Obispo, CA, the 34 date (and counting) tour will take them across the country and back with dates on both coasts and everywhere in between. They’re excited to be sharing the stage with Hellogoodbye, Gold Motel,…

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Tim McGraw, named country music’s No. 1 touring act of 2010 by Billboard, announced today that he and his band, the Dancehall Doctors, will return to the road this spring. The “Emotional Traffic Tour” will feature special guests Luke Bryan and The Band Perry. Dates for the extensive North American run will be announced shortly.…

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A.M.P. (Fetti Records) is back, letting everyone know to “Get On Your Job.” This latest music video showcases not only his talent, but also a turkey drive where he and the Fetti Records family gave over 200 turkeys to needy families in Broward County. SKOPE IT HERE! Speaking of music jobs, if you like the…

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Rhythm & Blues Foundation announced today that “we are saddened by loss of our friend and R&B Legend Teena Marie.” A recipient of the R&B Foundation’s 2008 Pioneer Award, Teena considered the acknowledgment to be one of the greatest honors of her illustrious career. Upon accepting her award in 2008, a tearful Marie said, “Everything…

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Indie rock band Exit 451 with a mesmerizing twist releases their second single “You Exist” from their debut album The Sea Above The Sky and is hosting an open call to all filmmakers for the creation of the track’s official music video. Montreal, Canada’s trio, consisting of brothers Alain (guitars, piano, keyboards, arrangements) and Martin…

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Starting the New Year off celebrating her new single, Avril Lavigne will follow the broadcast debut of “What The Hell” by giving fans a free download of the song via her official Facebook page for 48 hours starting, on January 1, 2011.   Fans can go to www.facebook.com/avrillavigne and ‘Like’ Avril to have access to…

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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! PLIES FT. CHRIS BROWN “OH YEAH”: SKOPE…

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In the spirit of thanking all those that have supported the movement thus far, Dee-1 has made a prequel to that mixtape available for download today; “I Hope They Hear Me, Vol 1.5”, hosted by DJ Hella Yella. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Global superstar Enrique Iglesias debuts his raciest video to date, “Tonight (I’m F**king You) on Vevo today!   The video for the smash hit, “Tonight” featuring Ludacris and DJ Frank E (producer), directed by Parris   & bbgun, is a lavish, sex-thriller shot over the course of 4 days in Los Angeles and one of…

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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! Baron Samedi “Hip-Hop”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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GAGA’S SCANTILY CLAD IN PARIS Lady Gaga was walking around Paris Tuesday night, and got some people’s heads turning.   The pop star went out in little more than fishnet stockings and nude-color underwear, which, at first glance, makes it look like she’s wearing almost nothing at all.   Check out the pictures now at…

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Alaska’s alt-rockers Static Cycle will kick off 2011 with a string of performances in their home state, beginning with The Blue Loon in Fairbanks, Alaska on January 22. The tour will forge ahead to Soldotna, Alaska where the band will hit the stage at Hooligans on January 28 and the next day will appear at…

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CHRISTINA AGUILERA TURNS 30 IN FRANCE After being spotted in Berlin just the day before, Perez Hilton is reporting that Christina Aguilera spent her 30th birthday in the French alps with her rumored boyfriend, Matt Rutler.   Witnesses saw the couple arrive at a posh French ski resort and immediately head out in a two-horse-drawn…

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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! Hot Rod releases his single “Dance With…

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Sire/Action Theory Records artists The Maine will release an iTunes-exclusive LP entitled In Darkness and In Light on December 29th, 2010.   The LP features the short film In Darkness and In Light, which was created and scored by The Maine.   The LP also includes an 8-song EP with B-sides, acoustic tracks, and the…

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Reprise Records is pleased to announce that it will release the self-titled debut album from Los Angeles’ The Belle Brigade, fronted by siblings Barbara and Ethan Gruska, in April 2011. The album was co-produced by the band and musician/producer Matthew Wilder (No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom). Inspired by Barbara and Ethan’s love for Fleetwood Mac, Simon…

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JUSTIN BIEBER GOES COUNTRY? After hooking up with Ludacris, getting remixed by Kanye West, and hanging with Drake, Justin Bieber is going to explore country music.   The teen sensation confirmed on Twitter that he was in the studio with Rascal Flatts.   Gary LeVox, singer for Rascal Flatts, told a Nashville radio station that…

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Phish has found a way to celebrate New Year’s with all of their fans. The band will offer live pay-per-view webcasts of each of their three sold-out nights – December 30th, December 31st and January 1st – at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The January 1st show will mark Phish’s first-ever New Year’s Day…

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R.E.M. have announced that Warner Bros. Records will release their upcoming new album, Collapse Into Now, on March 8th, 2011. The full-track-listing, which was revealed on R.E.M.’s official website on November 25th, is below. Yesterday, a free download of “Discoverer” was made available to fans that signed up for R.E.M.’s email list via www.remhq.com. Those…

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Rostrum/Atlantic recording artist Wiz Khalifa is proud to announce that “Black & Yellow,” his first offering since signing with Atlantic, has been RIAA-certified gold, with sales exceeding 500,000 units. The single, which was released in September, has also reached #1 on iTunes’ “Hip-Hop/R&B” chart, as well as breaking into the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot…

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Following their successful “An Intimate Space” acoustic tour this past spring, the church return to the USA for their “Future Past Perfect” electric tour. This unprecedented touring event continues their 30th Anniversary celebrations by performing three classic albums in their entirety in one night:   Untitled #23, Priest=Aura, and Starfish, three decades of the church…

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Response Records has announced the upcoming release of Apollo, the hugely anticipated new album from Stockholm Syndrome.   The album – which follows the band’s 2004 debut, Holy Happy Hour – arrives everywhere on February 15, 2011. Stockholm Syndrome is the collaborative brainchild of two gifted musicians, Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools and singer/songwriter Jerry…

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Matt White joins forces with Brendan James on The Troubadour Tour for a stint of co-headlining dates across the United States at the top of next year. White and James plan to win over hearts one town at a time beginning in Uncasville, CT on February 16, 2011 and covering over 40 cities nationwide. White,…

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The Portland-based instrumental-psych band Grails dropped a perplexing album teaser that would appear to draw parallels between death and Chuck Mangione whilst making an announcement of their impending new record. [youtube 17721453 nolink]

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GEORGE CLINTON SUING BEP According to the Associated Press, George Clinton is suing the Black Eyed Peas for sampling his music without permission.   Clinton dropped a lawsuit on the GRAMMY-winning group in Los Angeles last week, claiming they used elements of his 1979 song “(Not Just) Knee Deep” in remixes of their song “Shut…

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Drunk Girl” was filmed at The Grove in Anaheim, CA on October, 15, 2010, the opening night of Pepper’s “Like A Surgeon” tour, which wraps up in their home state of Hawaii this week. Directed by Erik Spicard and Lee Jaffee, “Drunk Girl” will be viewable on any computer, 3-D laptops, desktops, TVs, and 3-D…

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MR. BIG is back to announce their highly anticipated new studio album entitled « What If… » on February 8, 2011 on Frontiers Records. «What If… » is MR. BIG’s first all original album since the reunion of the four original members,   Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey back in early…

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Time, Rolling Stone, and Billboard have all named Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy the best album of 2010. Seems like everyone loves this record, including LA favorites Vanaprasta. They opened their 2 year anniversary show with a bang last week, playing an unexpected cover of “Runaway.” [youtube 5PLwg-TlFHo nolink] www.vanaprasta.com

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Go in the studio with Coldplay’s Chris Martin as he performs an intimate version of the band’s latest holiday track, “Christmas Lights.”   The song is available now on all digital outlets, including iTunes, and fans can watch the official music video on Coldplay.com.   [youtube 6R1FplnGXzo nolink]

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JUSTIN BIEBER CLEARED OF CRIMINAL CHARGES IN ASSAULT CASE Justin Bieber has escaped criminal charges after an incident at a laser tag park in October, when a 12-year-old boy accused the singer of punching him in the face.   The Richmond Royal Canadian Mounted Police told RadarOnline.com that the “incident is now complete” and there…

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On November 15th, Annie Lennox released her Christmas album titled A Christmas Cornucopia which includes well known songs such as “The Holly And The Ivy,” “Silent Night,” “The First Noel” and other, less-widely-known songs such as Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant, and Lullay Lullay.   For tracks “Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant,” “Lullay…

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As Dangerbird celebrates yet another successful year shepherding the careers of up-and-coming independent bands, the label has announced the signing of electro-pop sensations The Limousines.   The group is currently prepping their upcoming Dangerbird album for release in spring 2011, and continuing to bolster their schedule with a series of high-profile tours and other live…

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Nelly Furtado recently released The Best of Nelly Furtado which features her single “Night Is Young” along with several fan favorites from the past ten years.   DJ Earworm, whose “United States of Pop” has racked up over 30 million views on YouTube, has taken hold of Nelly’s greatest hits to craft one of his…

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Continuing their steady climb to prominence from modest Northwest roots, The Lonely Forest unveils its Trans Records label debut Arrows, on March 22. The album release follows a year filled with recording, touring and the release of the band’s eponymous digital-only EP. Trans Records is the new label headed by Chris Walla, guitarist and producer…

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Fresh out of the studio from recording their new record When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes, YELLOWCARD are getting ready for a busy first half of 2011 on the road. With UK and Asian tour dates already announced, the boys have announced the U.S. portion of their tour. Kicking off on the East Coast in…

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Los Angeles rock group ABUSED ROMANCE, are set to release their debut EP THE SOUND OF VIOLENCE January 18, 2011 (1-18-11) on iTunes and other digital retailers via indie Freeway Entertainment/Universal Music Group Distribution. THE SOUND OF VIOLENCE EP–which careens from chaotic to cathartic–is a fitting tribute of what’s to come, featuring five songs from…

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